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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 700.39 and 320.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 700.39 and 320.99 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 700.39 = 320.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/700.39 = 320.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 700.39 × 320.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 224,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,813.88/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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