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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.32, 712.06 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.32, 712.06 and 366.65 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.32 : 712.06 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.32/712.06 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.32x = 712.06 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.32x = 261,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,071.41/516.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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