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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.31 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.31 and 332.54 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.31 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.31 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.31 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 238,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,201.73/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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