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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.37, 713.92 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.37, 713.92 and 296.28 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.37 : 713.92 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.37/713.92 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.37x = 713.92 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.37x = 211,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,520.22/517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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