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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 701.26 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 701.26 and 333.59 is: 460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 701.26 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/701.26 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 701.26 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 233,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,928.98/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.55

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