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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.79, 714.62 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.79, 714.62 and 296.73 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.79 : 714.62 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.79/714.62 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.79x = 714.62 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.79x = 212,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,049.93/517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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