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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.75, 700.83 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.75, 700.83 and 333.33 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 700.83 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/700.83 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 700.83 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 233,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,607.66/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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