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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 801.33 and 504.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 801.33 and 504.47 is: 755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 801.33 = 504.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/801.33 = 504.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 801.33 × 504.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 404,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,246.95/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.35

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