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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 708.09 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 708.09 and 292.11 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 708.09 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/708.09 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 708.09 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 206,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,840.17/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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