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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 716.46 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 716.46 and 332.78 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 716.46 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/716.46 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 716.46 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 238,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,418.31/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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