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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 714.15 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 714.15 and 296.43 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 714.15 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/714.15 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 714.15 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 211,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,695.48/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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