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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.48, 714.16 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.48, 714.16 and 296.44 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.48 : 714.16 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.48/714.16 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.48x = 714.16 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.48x = 211,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,705.59/517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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