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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 714.93 and 361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 714.93 and 361.33 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 714.93 = 361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/714.93 = 361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 714.93 × 361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 258,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,322.51/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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