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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 713.71 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 713.71 and 296.16 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 713.71 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/713.71 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 713.71 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 211,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,372.35/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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