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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 716.73 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 716.73 and 333.38 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 716.73 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/716.73 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 716.73 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 238,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,939.86/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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