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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 699.74 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 699.74 and 286.03 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 699.74 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/699.74 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 699.74 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 200,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,147.15/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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