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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.07, 697.43 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.07, 697.43 and 421.34 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.07 : 697.43 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.07/697.43 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.07x = 697.43 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.07x = 293,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,855.16/505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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