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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.45, 708.57 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.45, 708.57 and 292.39 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.45 : 708.57 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.45/708.57 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.45x = 708.57 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.45x = 207,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,177.01/513.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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