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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.11, 713.58 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.11, 713.58 and 296.06 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.11 : 713.58 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.11/713.58 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.11x = 713.58 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.11x = 211,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,258.93/517.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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