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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.13, 713.44 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.13, 713.44 and 296 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.13 : 713.44 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.13/713.44 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.13x = 713.44 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.13x = 211,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,178.24/517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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