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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.25, 716.37 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.25, 716.37 and 332.72 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.25 : 716.37 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.25/716.37 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.25x = 716.37 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.25x = 238,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,347.04/519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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