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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 699.75 and 320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 699.75 and 320.53 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 699.75 = 320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/699.75 = 320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 699.75 × 320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 224,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,289.12/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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