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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.31, 711.14 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.31, 711.14 and 294.31 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.31 : 711.14 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.31/711.14 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.31x = 711.14 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.31x = 209,295.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,295.61/515.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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