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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.84, 799.62 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.84, 799.62 and 259.12 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.84 : 799.62 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.84/799.62 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.84x = 799.62 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.84x = 207,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,197.53/532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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