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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 714.72 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 714.72 and 296.96 is: 409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 714.72 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/714.72 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 714.72 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 212,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,243.25/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.74

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