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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 708.91 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 708.91 and 292.68 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 708.91 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/708.91 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 708.91 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 207,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,483.78/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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