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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.62, 701 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.62, 701 and 333.06 is: 459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.62 : 701 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.62/701 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.62x = 701 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.62x = 233,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,475.06/507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.94

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