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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.57, 714.33 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.57, 714.33 and 296.50 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.57 : 714.33 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.57/714.33 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.57x = 714.33 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.57x = 211,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,798.85/517.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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