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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.70, 708.85 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.70, 708.85 and 292.66 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.70 : 708.85 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.70/708.85 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.70x = 708.85 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.70x = 207,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,452.04/513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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