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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.01, 707.96 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.01, 707.96 and 291.96 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.01 : 707.96 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.01/707.96 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.01x = 707.96 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.01x = 206,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,694.54/513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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