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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 708.64 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 708.64 and 292.52 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 708.64 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/708.64 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 708.64 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 207,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,291.37/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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