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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 762.32 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 762.32 and 421.11 is: 632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 762.32 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/762.32 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 762.32 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 321,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,018.47/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.91

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