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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.53, 701.91 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.53, 701.91 and 331.50 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.53 : 701.91 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.53/701.91 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.53x = 701.91 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.53x = 232,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,683.17/508.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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