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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 713.44 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 713.44 and 295.98 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 713.44 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/713.44 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 713.44 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 211,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,163.97/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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