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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 700.47 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 700.47 and 321.12 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 700.47 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/700.47 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 700.47 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 224,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,934.93/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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