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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.71, 711.71 and 294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.71, 711.71 and 294.70 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.71 : 711.71 = 294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.71/711.71 = 294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.71x = 711.71 × 294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.71x = 209,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,740.94/515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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