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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 800.64 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 800.64 and 510.06 is: 765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 800.64 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/800.64 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 800.64 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 408,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,374.44/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.95

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