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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 700.24 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 700.24 and 321.08 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 700.24 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/700.24 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 700.24 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 224,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,828.76/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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