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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 713.52 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 713.52 and 296.01 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 713.52 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/713.52 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 713.52 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 211,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,209.06/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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