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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.40, 711.54 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.40, 711.54 and 358.26 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.40 : 711.54 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.40/711.54 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.40x = 711.54 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.40x = 254,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,916.32/515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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