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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 701.03 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 701.03 and 321.63 is: 443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 701.03 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/701.03 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 701.03 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 225,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,470.67/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.81

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