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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.74, 711.54 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.74, 711.54 and 294.61 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.74 : 711.54 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.74/711.54 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.74x = 711.54 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.74x = 209,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,626.80/515.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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