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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.50, 714.14 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.50, 714.14 and 296.44 is: 409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.50 : 714.14 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.50/714.14 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.50x = 714.14 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.50x = 211,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,699.66/517.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.08

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