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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 700.20 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 700.20 and 320.93 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 700.20 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/700.20 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 700.20 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 224,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,715.19/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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