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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 708.92 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 708.92 and 292.70 is: 404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 708.92 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/708.92 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 708.92 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 207,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,495.88/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.00

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