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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 797.76 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 797.76 and 258.15 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 797.76 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/797.76 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 797.76 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 205,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,941.74/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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