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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 699.37 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 699.37 and 320.66 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 699.37 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/699.37 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 699.37 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 224,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,258.31/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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