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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.46, 714.11 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.46, 714.11 and 296.33 is: 408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.46 : 714.11 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.46/714.11 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.46x = 714.11 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.46x = 211,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,607.16/517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.94

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