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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 717.01 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 717.01 and 323.17 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 717.01 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/717.01 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 717.01 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 231,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,713.52/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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