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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 708.53 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 708.53 and 292.36 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 708.53 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/708.53 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 708.53 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 207,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,144.79/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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