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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.71, 715.68 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.71, 715.68 and 361.17 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.71 : 715.68 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.71/715.68 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.71x = 715.68 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.71x = 258,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,482.15/518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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