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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 716.58 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 716.58 and 332.94 is: 459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 716.58 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/716.58 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 716.58 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 238,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,578.15/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.32

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