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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 711.72 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 711.72 and 294.74 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 711.72 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/711.72 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 711.72 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 209,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,772.35/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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