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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 701 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 701 and 333.62 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 701 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/701 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 701 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 233,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,867.62/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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