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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 711.79 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 711.79 and 294.74 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 711.79 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/711.79 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 711.79 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 209,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,792.98/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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