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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.11, 708.18 and 292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.11, 708.18 and 292.07 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.11 : 708.18 = 292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.11/708.18 = 292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.11x = 708.18 × 292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.11x = 206,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,834.59/513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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