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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.65, 798.36 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.65, 798.36 and 259 is: 388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.65 : 798.36 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.65/798.36 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.65x = 798.36 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.65x = 206,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,775.24/532.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.20

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