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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.19, 709.63 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.19, 709.63 and 293.16 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.19 : 709.63 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.19/709.63 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.19x = 709.63 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.19x = 208,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,034.40/514.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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