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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 713.71 and 296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 713.71 and 296.17 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 713.71 = 296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/713.71 = 296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 713.71 × 296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 211,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,379.49/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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