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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 701.20 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 701.20 and 324 is: 447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 701.20 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/701.20 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 701.20 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 227,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,188.80/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.22

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