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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.74, 708.90 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.74, 708.90 and 292.67 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.74 : 708.90 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.74/708.90 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.74x = 708.90 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.74x = 207,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,470.22/513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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