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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 717.81 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 717.81 and 333.72 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 717.81 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/717.81 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 717.81 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 239,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,547.55/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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