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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.27, 701.16 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.27, 701.16 and 321.45 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.27 : 701.16 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.27/701.16 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.27x = 701.16 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.27x = 225,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,382.77/508.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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