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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 700.44 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 700.44 and 333.24 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 700.44 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/700.44 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 700.44 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 233,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,414.63/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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