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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 709.37 and 292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 709.37 and 292.99 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 709.37 = 292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/709.37 = 292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 709.37 × 292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 207,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,838.32/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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