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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.53, 798.86 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.53, 798.86 and 258.68 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.53 : 798.86 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.53/798.86 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.53x = 798.86 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.53x = 206,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,651.75/532.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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