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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 717.20 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 717.20 and 333.36 is: 460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 717.20 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/717.20 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 717.20 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 239,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,085.79/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.15

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