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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 800.02 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 800.02 and 503.60 is: 754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 800.02 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/800.02 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 800.02 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 402,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,886.70/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.04

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