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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 700.29 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 700.29 and 320.94 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 700.29 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/700.29 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 700.29 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 224,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,751.07/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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