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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.74, 714.44 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.74, 714.44 and 296.66 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.74 : 714.44 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.74/714.44 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.74x = 714.44 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.74x = 211,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,946.63/517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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