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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.49, 711.14 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.49, 711.14 and 358.50 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.49 : 711.14 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.49/711.14 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.49x = 711.14 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.49x = 254,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,942.58/515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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