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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 715.02 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 715.02 and 363.20 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 715.02 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/715.02 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 715.02 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 259,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,695.26/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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