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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 716.88 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 716.88 and 332.88 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 716.88 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/716.88 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 716.88 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 238,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,635.01/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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