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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.71, 708.92 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.71, 708.92 and 292.67 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.71 : 708.92 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.71/708.92 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.71x = 708.92 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.71x = 207,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,479.93/513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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