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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.72, 713.16 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.72, 713.16 and 351 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.72 : 713.16 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.72/713.16 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.72x = 713.16 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.72x = 250,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,319.16/516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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