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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.41, 714.08 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.41, 714.08 and 296.32 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.41 : 714.08 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.41/714.08 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.41x = 714.08 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.41x = 211,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,596.19/517.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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