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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.15, 710.87 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.15, 710.87 and 294.11 is: 405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.15 : 710.87 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.15/710.87 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.15x = 710.87 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.15x = 209,068.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,068.95/515.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.84

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