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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.77, 717.32 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.77, 717.32 and 323.27 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.77 : 717.32 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.77/717.32 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.77x = 717.32 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.77x = 231,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,886.42/519.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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