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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.91, 710.52 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.91, 710.52 and 293.84 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.91 : 710.52 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.91/710.52 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.91x = 710.52 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.91x = 208,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,779.20/514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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