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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 716.30 and 369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 716.30 and 369.58 is: 510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 716.30 = 369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/716.30 = 369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 716.30 × 369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 264,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,730.15/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.23

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