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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 714.28 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 714.28 and 296.45 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 714.28 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/714.28 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 714.28 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 211,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,748.31/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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