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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 799.08 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 799.08 and 258.82 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 799.08 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/799.08 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 799.08 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 206,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,817.89/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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