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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 717.19 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 717.19 and 332.89 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 717.19 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/717.19 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 717.19 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 238,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,746.79/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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