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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 713.66 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 713.66 and 296.15 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 713.66 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/713.66 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 713.66 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 211,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,345.36/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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