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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.78, 710.49 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.78, 710.49 and 293.83 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.78 : 710.49 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.78/710.49 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.78x = 710.49 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.78x = 208,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,763.28/514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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