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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 717.39 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 717.39 and 323.36 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 717.39 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/717.39 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 717.39 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 231,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,974.33/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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