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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.42, 702.88 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.42, 702.88 and 332.33 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.42 : 702.88 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.42/702.88 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.42x = 702.88 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.42x = 233,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,587.72/509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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