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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.58, 711.42 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.58, 711.42 and 294.54 is: 406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.58 : 711.42 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.58/711.42 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.58x = 711.42 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.58x = 209,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,541.65/515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.42

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