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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 700.32 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 700.32 and 421.44 is: 581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 700.32 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/700.32 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 700.32 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 295,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,142.86/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.17

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