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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 714.93 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 714.93 and 361.26 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 714.93 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/714.93 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 714.93 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 258,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,275.61/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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