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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.88, 799.14 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.88, 799.14 and 258.80 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.88 : 799.14 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.88/799.14 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.88x = 799.14 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.88x = 206,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,813.44/532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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