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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 714.96 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 714.96 and 362.96 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 714.96 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/714.96 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 714.96 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 259,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,501.88/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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