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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.10, 701.16 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.10, 701.16 and 333.32 is: 459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.10 : 701.16 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.10/701.16 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.10x = 701.16 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.10x = 233,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,710.65/508.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.97

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