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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.77, 710.46 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.77, 710.46 and 293.75 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.77 : 710.46 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.77/710.46 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.77x = 710.46 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.77x = 208,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,692.60/514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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