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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.86, 711.66 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.86, 711.66 and 358.88 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.86 : 711.66 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.86/711.66 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.86x = 711.66 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.86x = 255,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,395.64/515.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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