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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.83, 711.81 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.83, 711.81 and 294.78 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.83 : 711.81 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.83/711.81 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.83x = 711.81 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.83x = 209,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,828.56/515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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