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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 698.94 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 698.94 and 433.26 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 698.94 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/698.94 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 698.94 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 302,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,822.74/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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