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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.09, 699.78 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.09, 699.78 and 286.08 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.09 : 699.78 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.09/699.78 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.09x = 699.78 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.09x = 200,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,193.06/507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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