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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 708.07 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 708.07 and 292.06 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 708.07 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/708.07 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 708.07 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 206,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,794.82/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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