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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.51, 700.16 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.51, 700.16 and 320.67 is: 442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.51 : 700.16 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.51/700.16 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.51x = 700.16 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.51x = 224,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,518.70/507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.39

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