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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 760.06 and 420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 760.06 and 420.21 is: 629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 760.06 = 420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/760.06 = 420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 760.06 × 420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 319,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,385.34/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.30

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