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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.05, 713.51 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.05, 713.51 and 295.99 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.05 : 713.51 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.05/713.51 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.05x = 713.51 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.05x = 211,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,189.67/517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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