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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 700.08 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 700.08 and 330.33 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 700.08 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/700.08 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 700.08 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 231,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,253.93/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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