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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.41, 715.29 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.41, 715.29 and 294.36 is: 406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.41 : 715.29 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.41/715.29 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.41x = 715.29 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.41x = 210,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,548.98/518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.14

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