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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.65, 710.22 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.65, 710.22 and 293.61 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.65 : 710.22 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.65/710.22 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.65x = 710.22 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.65x = 208,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,531.46/514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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