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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.16, 707.98 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.16, 707.98 and 292.02 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.16 : 707.98 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.16/707.98 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.16x = 707.98 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.16x = 206,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,744.32/513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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