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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 715.08 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 715.08 and 360.72 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 715.08 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/715.08 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 715.08 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 257,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,943.66/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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