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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 712.44 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 712.44 and 358.74 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 712.44 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/712.44 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 712.44 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 255,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,580.73/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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