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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 799.32 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.68, 799.32 and 258.84 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.68 : 799.32 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.68/799.32 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.68x = 799.32 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.68x = 206,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,895.99/532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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