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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 700.26 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 700.26 and 330.47 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 700.26 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/700.26 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 700.26 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 231,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,415.43/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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