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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 795.33 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 795.33 and 503.28 is: 755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 795.33 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/795.33 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 795.33 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 400,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,273.68/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.99

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