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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 708.74 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 708.74 and 292.55 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 708.74 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/708.74 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 708.74 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 207,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,341.89/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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