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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.58, 801.72 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.58, 801.72 and 511.98 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.58 : 801.72 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.58/801.72 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.58x = 801.72 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.58x = 410,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,464.61/533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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