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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.19, 713.65 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.19, 713.65 and 296.10 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.19 : 713.65 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.19/713.65 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.19x = 713.65 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.19x = 211,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,311.77/517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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