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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.40, 798.71 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.40, 798.71 and 258.64 is: 388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.40 : 798.71 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.40/798.71 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.40x = 798.71 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.40x = 206,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,581.01/532.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.02

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