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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.86, 710.54 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.86, 710.54 and 293.86 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.86 : 710.54 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.86/710.54 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.86x = 710.54 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.86x = 208,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,796.77/514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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