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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.51, 715.29 and 361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.51, 715.29 and 361.37 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.51 : 715.29 = 361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.51/715.29 = 361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.51x = 715.29 × 361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.51x = 258,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,484.35/518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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