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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.73, 708.88 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.73, 708.88 and 292.64 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.73 : 708.88 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.73/708.88 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.73x = 708.88 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.73x = 207,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,444.09/513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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