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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.47, 711.45 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.47, 711.45 and 294.40 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.47 : 711.45 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.47/711.45 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.47x = 711.45 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.47x = 209,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,450.88/515.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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