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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 717.33 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 717.33 and 323.26 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 717.33 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/717.33 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 717.33 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 231,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,884.10/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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