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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 716.28 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 716.28 and 369.60 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 716.28 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/716.28 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 716.28 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 264,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,737.09/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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