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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.60, 714.28 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.60, 714.28 and 296.54 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.60 : 714.28 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.60/714.28 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.60x = 714.28 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.60x = 211,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,812.59/517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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