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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.77, 709.04 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.77, 709.04 and 292.77 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.77 : 709.04 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.77/709.04 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.77x = 709.04 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.77x = 207,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,586.37/513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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