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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.57, 699.03 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.57, 699.03 and 332.19 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.57 : 699.03 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.57/699.03 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.57x = 699.03 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.57x = 232,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,210.78/506.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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