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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 710.77 and 294.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 710.77 and 294.00 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 710.77 = 294.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/710.77 = 294.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 710.77 × 294.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 208,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,964.60/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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