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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 701.12 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 701.12 and 330.96 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 701.12 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/701.12 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 701.12 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 232,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,038.34/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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