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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.19, 701.61 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.19, 701.61 and 321.84 is: 444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.19 : 701.61 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.19/701.61 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.19x = 701.61 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.19x = 225,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,807.83/508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.33

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