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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.05, 699.73 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.05, 699.73 and 286 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.05 : 699.73 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.05/699.73 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.05x = 699.73 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.05x = 200,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,122.78/507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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