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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 711.86 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 711.86 and 294.81 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 711.86 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/711.86 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 711.86 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 209,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,861.97/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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