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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 699.76 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 699.76 and 285.98 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 699.76 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/699.76 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 699.76 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 200,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,117.36/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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