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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.17, 710.85 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.17, 710.85 and 294.04 is: 405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.17 : 710.85 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.17/710.85 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.17x = 710.85 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.17x = 209,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,018.33/515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.73

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