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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 710.86 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 710.86 and 294.12 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 710.86 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/710.86 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 710.86 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 209,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,077.10/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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