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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 701.18 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 701.18 and 321.78 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 701.18 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/701.18 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 701.18 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 225,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,625.70/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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