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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 700.86 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 700.86 and 321.18 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 700.86 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/700.86 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 700.86 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 225,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,102.21/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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