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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 699.72 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 699.72 and 332.76 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 699.72 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/699.72 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 699.72 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 232,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,838.83/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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