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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.81, 714.56 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.81, 714.56 and 296.75 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.81 : 714.56 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.81/714.56 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.81x = 714.56 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.81x = 212,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,041.96/517.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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