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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.91, 798.56 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.91, 798.56 and 258.93 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.91 : 798.56 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.91/798.56 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.91x = 798.56 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.91x = 206,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,770.82/532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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