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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.59, 795.35 and 505.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.59, 795.35 and 505.26 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.59 : 795.35 = 505.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.59/795.35 = 505.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.59x = 795.35 × 505.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.59x = 401,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,856.01/532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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