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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 700.17 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 700.17 and 330.18 is: 455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 700.17 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/700.17 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 700.17 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 231,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,182.13/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.85

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