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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.08, 712 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.08, 712 and 329.52 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.08 : 712 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.08/712 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.08x = 712 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.08x = 234,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,618.24/516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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