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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.93, 711.97 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.93, 711.97 and 294.87 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.93 : 711.97 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.93/711.97 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.93x = 711.97 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.93x = 209,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,937.86/515.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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