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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 700.72 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 700.72 and 333.16 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 700.72 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/700.72 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 700.72 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 233,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,451.88/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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