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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.85, 714.67 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.85, 714.67 and 296.80 is: 409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.85 : 714.67 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.85/714.67 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.85x = 714.67 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.85x = 212,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,111.53/517.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.60

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