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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 717.45 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 717.45 and 333.76 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 717.45 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/717.45 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 717.45 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 239,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,456.11/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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