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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 716.23 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 716.23 and 332.49 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 716.23 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/716.23 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 716.23 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 238,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,139.31/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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