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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 708.54 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 708.54 and 292.46 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 708.54 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/708.54 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 708.54 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 207,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,219.61/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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