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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 710.38 and 357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 710.38 and 357.97 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 710.38 = 357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/710.38 = 357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 710.38 × 357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 254,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,291.18/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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