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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 755.94 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 755.94 and 421.91 is: 633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 755.94 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/755.94 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 755.94 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 318,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,934.87/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.23

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