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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.23, 708.21 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.23, 708.21 and 292.23 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.23 : 708.21 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.23/708.21 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.23x = 708.21 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.23x = 206,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,960.21/513.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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