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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 714.82 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 714.82 and 296.95 is: 409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 714.82 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/714.82 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 714.82 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 212,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,265.06/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.81

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