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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.39, 708.50 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.39, 708.50 and 292.35 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.39 : 708.50 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.39/708.50 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.39x = 708.50 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.39x = 207,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,128.51/513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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