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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.39, 714.01 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.39, 714.01 and 296.29 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.39 : 714.01 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.39/714.01 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.39x = 714.01 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.39x = 211,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,554.02/517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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