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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 700.38 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 700.38 and 320.89 is: 442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 700.38 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/700.38 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 700.38 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 224,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,744.94/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.66

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