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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.28, 711.92 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.28, 711.92 and 368.86 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.28 : 711.92 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.28/711.92 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.28x = 711.92 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.28x = 262,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,598.81/516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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