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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.95, 798.93 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.95, 798.93 and 258.72 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.95 : 798.93 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.95/798.93 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.95x = 798.93 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.95x = 206,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,699.17/532.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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