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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 700.62 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 700.62 and 403.52 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 700.62 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/700.62 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 700.62 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 282,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,709.17/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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