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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 708.98 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 708.98 and 292.62 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 708.98 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/708.98 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 708.98 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 207,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,461.73/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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