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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 709.02 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 709.02 and 292.75 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 709.02 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/709.02 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 709.02 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 207,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,563.83/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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