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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 716.31 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 716.31 and 362.33 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 716.31 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/716.31 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 716.31 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 259,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,540.60/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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