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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 714.70 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 714.70 and 296.92 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 714.70 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/714.70 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 714.70 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 212,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,208.72/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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