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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 803.35 and 505.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 803.35 and 505.21 is: 759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 803.35 = 505.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/803.35 = 505.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 803.35 × 505.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 405,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,856.44/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.02

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