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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 801.12 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 801.12 and 505.84 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 801.12 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/801.12 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 801.12 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 405,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,238.54/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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