Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 796 and 503.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533.68, 796 and 503.76 is: 751.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533.68 : 796 = 503.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533.68/796 = 503.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533.68x = 796 × 503.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533.68x = 400,992.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,992.96/533.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751.37
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