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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.17, 713.51 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.17, 713.51 and 295.96 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.17 : 713.51 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.17/713.51 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.17x = 713.51 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.17x = 211,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,166.85/517.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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