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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 699.45 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 699.45 and 332.78 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 699.45 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/699.45 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 699.45 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 232,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,762.97/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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