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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 716.04 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 716.04 and 361.35 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 716.04 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/716.04 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 716.04 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 258,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,741.05/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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