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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 708.68 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 708.68 and 292.53 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 708.68 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/708.68 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 708.68 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 207,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,308.70/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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