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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.59, 708.65 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.59, 708.65 and 292.48 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.59 : 708.65 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.59/708.65 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.59x = 708.65 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.59x = 207,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,263.81/513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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