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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 700.03 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 700.03 and 332.66 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 700.03 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/700.03 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 700.03 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 232,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,871.98/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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