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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.37, 712.33 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.37, 712.33 and 368.75 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.37 : 712.33 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.37/712.33 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.37x = 712.33 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.37x = 262,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,671.69/516.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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