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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 700.09 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 700.09 and 330.28 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 700.09 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/700.09 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 700.09 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 231,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,225.73/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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