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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.43, 714.03 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.43, 714.03 and 296.37 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.43 : 714.03 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.43/714.03 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.43x = 714.03 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.43x = 211,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,617.07/517.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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