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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 754.94 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 754.94 and 421.24 is: 632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 754.94 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/754.94 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 754.94 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 318,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,010.93/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.23

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