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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 699.36 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 699.36 and 424.32 is: 584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 699.36 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/699.36 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 699.36 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 296,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,752.44/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.90

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