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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.94, 800.08 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.94, 800.08 and 508.32 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.94 : 800.08 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.94/800.08 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.94x = 800.08 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.94x = 406,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,696.67/532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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