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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 716.34 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 716.34 and 332.80 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 716.34 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/716.34 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 716.34 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 238,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,397.95/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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