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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 795.33 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 795.33 and 502.61 is: 748.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 795.33 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/795.33 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 795.33 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 399,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,736.83/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.55

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