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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.04, 713.39 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.04, 713.39 and 292.98 is: 404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.04 : 713.39 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.04/713.39 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.04x = 713.39 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.04x = 209,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,003.97/517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.24

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