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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 709.01 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 709.01 and 292.73 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 709.01 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/709.01 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 709.01 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 207,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,548.50/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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