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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 700.13 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 700.13 and 320.68 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 700.13 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/700.13 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 700.13 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 224,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,517.69/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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