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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.13, 712.15 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.13, 712.15 and 358.51 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.13 : 712.15 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.13/712.15 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.13x = 712.15 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.13x = 255,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,312.90/516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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