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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 711.94 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 711.94 and 294.87 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 711.94 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/711.94 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 711.94 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 209,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,932.23/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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