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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.33, 713.96 and 296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.33, 713.96 and 296.31 is: 408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.33 : 713.96 = 296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.33/713.96 = 296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.33x = 713.96 × 296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.33x = 211,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,553.49/517.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.93

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