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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 711.58 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 711.58 and 294.64 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 711.58 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/711.58 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 711.58 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 209,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,659.93/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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