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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 714.90 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 714.90 and 296.88 is: 409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 714.90 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/714.90 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 714.90 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 212,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,239.51/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.74

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