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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.24, 708.30 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.24, 708.30 and 292.20 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.24 : 708.30 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.24/708.30 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.24x = 708.30 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.24x = 206,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,965.26/513.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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