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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 717.31 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 717.31 and 333.51 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 717.31 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/717.31 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 717.31 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 239,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,230.74/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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