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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.02, 709.35 and 292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.02, 709.35 and 292.99 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.02 : 709.35 = 292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.02/709.35 = 292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.02x = 709.35 × 292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.02x = 207,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,832.56/514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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