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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.65, 712.68 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.65, 712.68 and 368.96 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.65 : 712.68 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.65/712.68 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.65x = 712.68 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.65x = 262,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,950.41/516.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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