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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.94, 709.14 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.94, 709.14 and 292.89 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 709.14 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/709.14 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 709.14 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 207,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,695.00/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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