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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 699.75 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 699.75 and 320.46 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 699.75 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/699.75 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 699.75 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 224,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,241.89/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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