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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.70, 797.89 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.70, 797.89 and 258.21 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.70 : 797.89 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.70/797.89 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.70x = 797.89 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.70x = 206,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,023.18/532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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