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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 713.81 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 713.81 and 296.24 is: 408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 713.81 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/713.81 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 713.81 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 211,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,454.02/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.74

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