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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 699.84 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 699.84 and 286.11 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 699.84 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/699.84 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 699.84 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 200,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,231.22/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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