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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.19, 710.93 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.19, 710.93 and 294.14 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.19 : 710.93 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.19/710.93 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.19x = 710.93 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.19x = 209,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,107.92/515.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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