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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.16, 699.80 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.16, 699.80 and 286.12 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.16 : 699.80 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.16/699.80 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.16x = 699.80 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.16x = 200,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,226.78/507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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