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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 716.78 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 716.78 and 333.06 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 716.78 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/716.78 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 716.78 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 238,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,730.75/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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