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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.75, 709.07 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.75, 709.07 and 292.71 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.75 : 709.07 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.75/709.07 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.75x = 709.07 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.75x = 207,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,550.42/513.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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