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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 700.11 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 700.11 and 321.05 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 700.11 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/700.11 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 700.11 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 224,772.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,772.07/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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