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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.74, 708.78 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.74, 708.78 and 292.61 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.74 : 708.78 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.74/708.78 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.74x = 708.78 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.74x = 207,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,398.99/513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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