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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.19, 711.02 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.19, 711.02 and 294.18 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.19 : 711.02 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.19/711.02 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.19x = 711.02 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.19x = 209,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,167.86/515.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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