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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.48, 711.16 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.48, 711.16 and 294.40 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.48 : 711.16 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.48/711.16 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.48x = 711.16 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.48x = 209,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,365.50/515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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