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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 699.90 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 699.90 and 320.60 is: 442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 699.90 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/699.90 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 699.90 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 224,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,387.94/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.51

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