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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 699.90 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 699.90 and 330.26 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 699.90 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/699.90 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 699.90 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 231,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,148.97/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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