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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.10, 800.50 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.10, 800.50 and 505.64 is: 759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.10 : 800.50 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.10/800.50 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.10x = 800.50 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.10x = 404,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,764.82/533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.27

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