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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.49, 799.62 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.49, 799.62 and 258.95 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.49 : 799.62 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.49/799.62 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.49x = 799.62 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.49x = 207,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,059.59/533.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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