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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 798.34 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 798.34 and 258.26 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 798.34 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/798.34 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 798.34 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 206,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,179.29/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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