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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.33, 713.86 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.33, 713.86 and 296.29 is: 408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.33 : 713.86 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.33/713.86 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.33x = 713.86 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.33x = 211,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,509.58/517.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.85

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