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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.59, 714.29 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.59, 714.29 and 296.53 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.59 : 714.29 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.59/714.29 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.59x = 714.29 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.59x = 211,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,805.15/517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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