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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.83, 711.89 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.83, 711.89 and 294.85 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.83 : 711.89 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.83/711.89 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.83x = 711.89 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.83x = 209,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,900.77/515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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