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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.57, 699.80 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.57, 699.80 and 414.21 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.57 : 699.80 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.57/699.80 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.57x = 699.80 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.57x = 289,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,864.16/507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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