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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 716.69 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 716.69 and 332.99 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 716.69 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/716.69 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 716.69 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 238,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,650.60/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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