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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.49, 712.52 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.49, 712.52 and 359.50 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.49 : 712.52 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.49/712.52 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.49x = 712.52 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.49x = 256,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,150.94/516.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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