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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 700.20 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 700.20 and 433.92 is: 598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 700.20 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/700.20 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 700.20 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 303,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,830.78/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.85

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