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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.21, 709.60 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.21, 709.60 and 293.28 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.21 : 709.60 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.21/709.60 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.21x = 709.60 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.21x = 208,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,111.49/514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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