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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 708.89 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 708.89 and 292.64 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 708.89 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/708.89 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 708.89 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 207,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,444.56/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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