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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 717.18 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 717.18 and 332.90 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 717.18 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/717.18 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 717.18 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 238,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,747.08/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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