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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 700.43 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 700.43 and 330.42 is: 456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 700.43 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/700.43 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 700.43 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 231,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,434.43/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.19

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