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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 700 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 700 and 332.60 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 700 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/700 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 700 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 232,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,820.00/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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