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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.26, 712.44 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.26, 712.44 and 292.21 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.26 : 712.44 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.26/712.44 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.26x = 712.44 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.26x = 208,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181.41/516.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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