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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 699.72 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 699.72 and 332.73 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 699.72 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/699.72 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 699.72 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 232,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,817.84/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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