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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 711.17 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 711.17 and 358.56 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 711.17 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/711.17 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 711.17 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 254,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,997.12/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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