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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 712.26 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 712.26 and 295.08 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 712.26 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/712.26 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 712.26 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 210,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,173.68/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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