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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.86, 799.83 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.86, 799.83 and 358.98 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.86 : 799.83 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.86/799.83 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.86x = 799.83 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.86x = 287,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,122.97/532.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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