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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 716.18 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 716.18 and 332.63 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 716.18 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/716.18 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 716.18 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 238,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,217.71/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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