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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.47, 714.09 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.47, 714.09 and 296.40 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.47 : 714.09 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.47/714.09 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.47x = 714.09 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.47x = 211,656.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,656.28/517.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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