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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.60, 693.48 and 424.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.60, 693.48 and 424.21 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.60 : 693.48 = 424.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.60/693.48 = 424.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.60x = 693.48 × 424.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.60x = 294,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,181.15/502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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