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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 700.53 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 700.53 and 321.14 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 700.53 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/700.53 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 700.53 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 224,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,964.70/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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