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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.46, 710.73 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.46, 710.73 and 368.04 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.46 : 710.73 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.46/710.73 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.46x = 710.73 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.46x = 261,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,577.07/515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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