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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.77, 700.56 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.77, 700.56 and 330.74 is: 456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.77 : 700.56 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.77/700.56 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.77x = 700.56 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.77x = 231,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,699.71/507.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.31

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