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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 715.61 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 715.61 and 361.48 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 715.61 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/715.61 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 715.61 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 258,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,678.14/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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