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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.52, 701.70 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.52, 701.70 and 333.96 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.52 : 701.70 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.52/701.70 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.52x = 701.70 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.52x = 234,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,339.73/508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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