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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 708 and 292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 708 and 292.07 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 708 = 292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/708 = 292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 708 × 292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 206,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,785.56/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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