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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.78, 700.98 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.78, 700.98 and 321.36 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.78 : 700.98 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.78/700.98 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.78x = 700.98 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.78x = 225,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,266.93/507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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