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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 710.73 and 294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 710.73 and 294.05 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 710.73 = 294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/710.73 = 294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 710.73 × 294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 208,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,993.04/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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