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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 752.60 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 752.60 and 421.36 is: 631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 752.60 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/752.60 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 752.60 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 317,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,115.54/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.10

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