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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 715.32 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 715.32 and 362.64 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 715.32 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/715.32 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 715.32 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 259,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,403.64/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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