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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 711.07 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 711.07 and 294.32 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 711.07 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/711.07 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 711.07 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 209,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,282.12/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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