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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.16, 699.90 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.16, 699.90 and 330.16 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.16 : 699.90 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.16/699.90 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.16x = 699.90 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.16x = 231,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,078.98/507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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