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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.14, 800.39 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.14, 800.39 and 504.43 is: 757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.14 : 800.39 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.14/800.39 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.14x = 800.39 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.14x = 403,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,740.73/533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.29

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