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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.90, 709.14 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.90, 709.14 and 292.80 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.90 : 709.14 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.90/709.14 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.90x = 709.14 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.90x = 207,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,636.19/513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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