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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.33, 710.99 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.33, 710.99 and 294.13 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.33 : 710.99 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.33/710.99 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.33x = 710.99 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.33x = 209,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,120.24/515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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