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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 712.26 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 712.26 and 361.20 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 712.26 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/712.26 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 712.26 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 257,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,268.31/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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