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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 700.62 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 700.62 and 321.32 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 700.62 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/700.62 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 700.62 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 225,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,119.72/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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