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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 699.42 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 699.42 and 332.32 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 699.42 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/699.42 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 699.42 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 232,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,431.25/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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