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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.01, 707.79 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.01, 707.79 and 291.93 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.01 : 707.79 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.01/707.79 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.01x = 707.79 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.01x = 206,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,621.60/513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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