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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.73, 710.33 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.73, 710.33 and 293.69 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.73 : 710.33 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.73/710.33 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.73x = 710.33 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.73x = 208,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,613.27/514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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