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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.73, 711.60 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.73, 711.60 and 294.60 is: 406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.73 : 711.60 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.73/711.60 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.73x = 711.60 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.73x = 209,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,637.36/515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.49

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