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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.52, 797.54 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.52, 797.54 and 258.80 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.52 : 797.54 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.52/797.54 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.52x = 797.54 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.52x = 206,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,403.35/532.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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