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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 712.40 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 712.40 and 358.70 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 712.40 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/712.40 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 712.40 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 255,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,532.52/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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