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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 701.64 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 701.64 and 321.72 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 701.64 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/701.64 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 701.64 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 225,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,731.62/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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