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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.93, 712.49 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.93, 712.49 and 358.97 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.93 : 712.49 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.93/712.49 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.93x = 712.49 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.93x = 255,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,757.18/515.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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