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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.17, 708.24 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.17, 708.24 and 292.17 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.17 : 708.24 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.17/708.24 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.17x = 708.24 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.17x = 206,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,921.48/513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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