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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.02, 800.14 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.02, 800.14 and 502.64 is: 754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.02 : 800.14 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.02/800.14 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.02x = 800.14 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.02x = 402,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,183.11/533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.54

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