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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.19, 708.16 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.19, 708.16 and 292.14 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.19 : 708.16 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.19/708.16 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.19x = 708.16 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.19x = 206,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,881.86/513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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