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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.49, 710.03 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.49, 710.03 and 293.45 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.49 : 710.03 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.49/710.03 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.49x = 710.03 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.49x = 208,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,355.49/514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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