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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.41, 708.33 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.41, 708.33 and 292.28 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.41 : 708.33 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.41/708.33 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.41x = 708.33 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.41x = 207,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,027.15/513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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