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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.52 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.52 and 336.16 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.52 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.52 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.52 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 241,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,201.52/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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