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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 709.32 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 709.32 and 292.95 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 709.32 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/709.32 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 709.32 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 207,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,795.29/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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