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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 714.01 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 714.01 and 296.28 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 714.01 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/714.01 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 714.01 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 211,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,546.88/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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