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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 716.65 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 716.65 and 332.84 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 716.65 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/716.65 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 716.65 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 238,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,530.75/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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