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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 708.15 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 708.15 and 292.08 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 708.15 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/708.15 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 708.15 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 206,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,836.45/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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