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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 699.72 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 699.72 and 285.89 is: 394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 699.72 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/699.72 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 699.72 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 200,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,042.95/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.55

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