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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.87, 709.19 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.87, 709.19 and 292.83 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.87 : 709.19 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.87/709.19 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.87x = 709.19 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.87x = 207,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,672.11/513.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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