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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 701 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 701 and 321.60 is: 443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 701 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/701 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 701 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 225,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,441.60/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.71

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