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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.45, 711.38 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.45, 711.38 and 294.46 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.45 : 711.38 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.45/711.38 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.45x = 711.38 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.45x = 209,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,472.95/515.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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