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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.06, 713.67 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.06, 713.67 and 296.14 is: 408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.06 : 713.67 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.06/713.67 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.06x = 713.67 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.06x = 211,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,342.67/517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.74

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