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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.07, 714.96 and 294.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.07, 714.96 and 294.00 is: 405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.07 : 714.96 = 294.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.07/714.96 = 294.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.07x = 714.96 × 294.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.07x = 210,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,195.56/518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.73

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