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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 711.06 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 711.06 and 294.24 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 711.06 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/711.06 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 711.06 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 209,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,222.29/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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