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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.89, 799.43 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.89, 799.43 and 258.93 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.89 : 799.43 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.89/799.43 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.89x = 799.43 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.89x = 206,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,995.12/532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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