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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.89, 711.88 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.89, 711.88 and 294.85 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.89 : 711.88 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.89/711.88 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.89x = 711.88 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.89x = 209,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,897.82/515.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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