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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 716.86 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 716.86 and 333.18 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 716.86 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/716.86 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 716.86 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 238,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,843.41/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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