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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 715.37 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 715.37 and 358.88 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 715.37 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/715.37 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 715.37 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 256,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,726.61/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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