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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.52, 713.34 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.52, 713.34 and 359.54 is: 496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.52 : 713.34 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.52/713.34 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.52x = 713.34 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.52x = 256,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,474.26/516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.54

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