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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 716.00 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 716.00 and 332.21 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 716.00 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/716.00 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 716.00 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 237,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,857.12/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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