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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.09, 700.19 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.09, 700.19 and 330.14 is: 455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.09 : 700.19 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.09/700.19 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.09x = 700.19 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.09x = 231,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,155.57/507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.85

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