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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.36, 703.31 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.36, 703.31 and 332.37 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.36 : 703.31 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.36/703.31 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.36x = 703.31 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.36x = 233,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,757.48/509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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