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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 711.01 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 711.01 and 294.22 is: 405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 711.01 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/711.01 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 711.01 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 209,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,193.36/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.92

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