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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.87, 714.66 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.87, 714.66 and 293.80 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.87 : 714.66 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.87/714.66 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.87x = 714.66 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.87x = 209,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,965.64/517.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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