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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 713.65 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 713.65 and 296.08 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 713.65 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/713.65 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 713.65 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 211,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,297.49/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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