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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 716.39 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 716.39 and 352.61 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 716.39 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/716.39 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 716.39 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 252,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,600.93/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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