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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 716.55 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 716.55 and 364.14 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 716.55 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/716.55 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 716.55 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 260,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,924.52/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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