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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.83, 715.62 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.83, 715.62 and 361.52 is: 498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.83 : 715.62 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.83/715.62 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.83x = 715.62 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.83x = 258,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,707.35/518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.63

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