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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 700.26 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 700.26 and 420.60 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 700.26 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/700.26 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 700.26 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 294,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,529.36/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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