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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.25, 755.32 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.25, 755.32 and 421.50 is: 632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.25 : 755.32 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.25/755.32 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.25x = 755.32 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.25x = 318,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,363.60/503.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.62

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