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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 713.70 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 713.70 and 296.14 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 713.70 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/713.70 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 713.70 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 211,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,355.12/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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