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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.59, 700.59 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.59, 700.59 and 320.96 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.59 : 700.59 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.59/700.59 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.59x = 700.59 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.59x = 224,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,861.37/507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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