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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.93, 709.29 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.93, 709.29 and 292.95 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.93 : 709.29 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.93/709.29 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.93x = 709.29 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.93x = 207,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,786.51/513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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