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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 717.22 and 330.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 717.22 and 330.77 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 717.22 = 330.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/717.22 = 330.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 717.22 × 330.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 237,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,234.86/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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