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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.80, 711.18 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.80, 711.18 and 358.58 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.80 : 711.18 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.80/711.18 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.80x = 711.18 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.80x = 255,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,014.92/515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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