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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 699.72 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 699.72 and 320.27 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 699.72 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/699.72 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 699.72 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 224,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,095.83/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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