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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 708.08 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 708.08 and 292.05 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 708.08 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/708.08 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 708.08 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 206,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,793.30/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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