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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 708.04 and 292.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 708.04 and 292.00 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 708.04 = 292.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/708.04 = 292.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 708.04 × 292.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 206,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,745.18/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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