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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.38, 800.19 and 501.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.38, 800.19 and 501.95 is: 751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.38 : 800.19 = 501.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.38/800.19 = 501.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.38x = 800.19 × 501.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.38x = 401,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,655.37/534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.63

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