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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.59, 711.29 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.59, 711.29 and 294.49 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.59 : 711.29 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.59/711.29 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.59x = 711.29 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.59x = 209,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,467.79/515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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