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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.81, 711.74 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.81, 711.74 and 294.72 is: 406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.81 : 711.74 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.81/711.74 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.81x = 711.74 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.81x = 209,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,766.08/515.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.68

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