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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 701.59 and 321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 701.59 and 321.80 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 701.59 = 321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/701.59 = 321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 701.59 × 321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 225,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,769.02/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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