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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.63, 798.47 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.63, 798.47 and 258.45 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.63 : 798.47 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.63/798.47 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.63x = 798.47 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.63x = 206,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,360.58/532.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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