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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.01, 713.48 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.01, 713.48 and 296.01 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.01 : 713.48 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.01/713.48 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.01x = 713.48 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.01x = 211,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,195.73/517.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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