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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.21, 708.20 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.21, 708.20 and 292.15 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.21 : 708.20 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.21/708.20 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.21x = 708.20 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.21x = 206,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,900.63/513.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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