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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.65, 708.95 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.65, 708.95 and 292.66 is: 403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.65 : 708.95 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.65/708.95 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.65x = 708.95 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.65x = 207,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,481.31/513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.94

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