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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 700.20 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 700.20 and 321 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 700.20 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/700.20 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 700.20 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 224,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,764.20/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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