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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 700.92 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 700.92 and 333.08 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 700.92 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/700.92 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 700.92 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 233,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,462.43/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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