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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 752.61 and 427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.40, 752.61 and 427.20 is: 638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.40 : 752.61 = 427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.40/752.61 = 427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.40x = 752.61 × 427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.40x = 321,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,514.99/503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.69

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