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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 699.62 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 699.62 and 285.88 is: 394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 699.62 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/699.62 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 699.62 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 200,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,007.37/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.49

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