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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.70, 799.25 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.70, 799.25 and 258.77 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.70 : 799.25 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.70/799.25 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.70x = 799.25 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.70x = 206,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,821.92/532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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