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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.38, 700.25 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.38, 700.25 and 333.09 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.38 : 700.25 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.38/700.25 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.38x = 700.25 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.38x = 233,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,244.61/507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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