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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 717.28 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 717.28 and 333.12 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 717.28 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/717.28 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 717.28 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 238,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,940.31/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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