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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 710.76 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 710.76 and 294.01 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 710.76 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/710.76 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 710.76 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 208,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,970.55/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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