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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.24, 798.94 and 258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.24, 798.94 and 258.99 is: 388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.24 : 798.94 = 258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.24/798.94 = 258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.24x = 798.94 × 258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.24x = 206,917.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,917.47/533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.04

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