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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 708.68 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 708.68 and 292.49 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 708.68 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/708.68 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 708.68 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 207,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,276.81/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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