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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 714.08 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 714.08 and 296.46 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 714.08 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/714.08 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 714.08 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 211,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,696.90/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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