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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 711.87 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 711.87 and 294.78 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 711.87 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/711.87 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 711.87 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 209,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,845.04/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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