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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.85, 799.29 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.85, 799.29 and 259.16 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.85 : 799.29 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.85/799.29 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.85x = 799.29 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.85x = 207,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,140.00/532.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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