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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.77, 709.01 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.77, 709.01 and 292.74 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.77 : 709.01 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.77/709.01 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.77x = 709.01 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.77x = 207,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,554.12/513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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