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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 700.88 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 700.88 and 333.12 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 700.88 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/700.88 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 700.88 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 233,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,477.15/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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