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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.70, 711.96 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.70, 711.96 and 350.62 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.70 : 711.96 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.70/711.96 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.70x = 711.96 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.70x = 249,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,627.42/516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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