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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.20, 708.13 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.20, 708.13 and 292.13 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.20 : 708.13 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.20/708.13 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.20x = 708.13 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.20x = 206,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,867.06/513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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