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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 700.58 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 700.58 and 321.03 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 700.58 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/700.58 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 700.58 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 224,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,908.00/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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