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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 715.47 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 715.47 and 360.96 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 715.47 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/715.47 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 715.47 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 258,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,256.05/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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