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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 700.56 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 700.56 and 332.72 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 700.56 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/700.56 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 700.56 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 233,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,090.32/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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