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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.65, 711.58 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.65, 711.58 and 294.58 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.65 : 711.58 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.65/711.58 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.65x = 711.58 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.65x = 209,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,617.24/515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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