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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 700.56 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 700.56 and 328.34 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 700.56 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/700.56 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 700.56 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 230,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,021.87/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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