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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.77, 711.75 and 294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.77, 711.75 and 294.77 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.77 : 711.75 = 294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.77/711.75 = 294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.77x = 711.75 × 294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.77x = 209,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,805.43/515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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