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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.78, 711.78 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.78, 711.78 and 294.73 is: 406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.78 : 711.78 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.78/711.78 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.78x = 711.78 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.78x = 209,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,784.29/515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.73

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