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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.72, 717.12 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.72, 717.12 and 333.30 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.72 : 717.12 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.72/717.12 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.72x = 717.12 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.72x = 239,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,016.10/519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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