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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.73, 717.18 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.73, 717.18 and 323.20 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.73 : 717.18 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.73/717.18 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.73x = 717.18 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.73x = 231,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,792.58/519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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