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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 711.54 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 711.54 and 294.57 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 711.54 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/711.54 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 711.54 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 209,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,598.34/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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