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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.06, 707.96 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.06, 707.96 and 292 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.06 : 707.96 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.06/707.96 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.06x = 707.96 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.06x = 206,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,724.32/513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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