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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 699.54 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 699.54 and 332.28 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 699.54 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/699.54 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 699.54 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 232,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,443.15/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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