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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 701.57 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 701.57 and 322.07 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 701.57 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/701.57 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 701.57 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 225,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,949.53/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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