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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.78, 712.53 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.78, 712.53 and 359.54 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.78 : 712.53 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.78/712.53 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.78x = 712.53 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.78x = 256,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,184.82/516.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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