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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.09, 710.95 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.09, 710.95 and 294.10 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.09 : 710.95 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.09/710.95 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.09x = 710.95 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.09x = 209,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,090.40/515.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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