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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 716.85 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 716.85 and 333.19 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 716.85 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/716.85 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 716.85 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 238,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,847.25/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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