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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.83, 799.65 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.83, 799.65 and 259.08 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.83 : 799.65 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.83/799.65 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.83x = 799.65 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.83x = 207,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,173.32/532.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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