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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.02, 713.30 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.02, 713.30 and 295.94 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.02 : 713.30 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.02/713.30 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.02x = 713.30 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.02x = 211,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,094.00/517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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