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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 715.23 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 715.23 and 360.96 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 715.23 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/715.23 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 715.23 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 258,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,169.42/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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