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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 714.33 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 714.33 and 296.62 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 714.33 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/714.33 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 714.33 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 211,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,883.08/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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