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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.23, 715.15 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.23, 715.15 and 294.16 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.23 : 715.15 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.23/715.15 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.23x = 715.15 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.23x = 210,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,368.52/518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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