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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 700.32 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 700.32 and 332.96 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 700.32 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/700.32 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 700.32 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 233,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,178.55/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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