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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.93, 710.67 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.93, 710.67 and 293.95 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.93 : 710.67 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.93/710.67 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.93x = 710.67 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.93x = 208,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,901.45/514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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