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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.62, 712.19 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.62, 712.19 and 369 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.62 : 712.19 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.62/712.19 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.62x = 712.19 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.62x = 262,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,798.11/516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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