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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.82, 714.57 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.82, 714.57 and 296.79 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.82 : 714.57 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.82/714.57 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.82x = 714.57 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.82x = 212,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,077.23/517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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