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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 700.02 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 700.02 and 424.20 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 700.02 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/700.02 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 700.02 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 296,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,948.48/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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