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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.55, 699.95 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.55, 699.95 and 332.99 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.55 : 699.95 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.55/699.95 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.55x = 699.95 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.55x = 233,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,076.35/507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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