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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.30, 708.28 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.30, 708.28 and 292.22 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.30 : 708.28 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.30/708.28 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.30x = 708.28 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.30x = 206,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,974.62/513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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