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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 716.01 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 716.01 and 332.17 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 716.01 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/716.01 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 716.01 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 237,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,837.04/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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