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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 702.39 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 702.39 and 421.24 is: 580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 702.39 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/702.39 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 702.39 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 295,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,874.76/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.04

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