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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 700.25 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 700.25 and 318.36 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 700.25 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/700.25 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 700.25 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 222,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,931.59/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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