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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 797.63 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 797.63 and 258.36 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 797.63 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/797.63 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 797.63 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 206,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074.40/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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