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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.41, 708.56 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.41, 708.56 and 292.44 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.41 : 708.56 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.41/708.56 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.41x = 708.56 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.41x = 207,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,209.82/513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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