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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 700.01 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 700.01 and 286.20 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 700.01 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/700.01 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 700.01 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 200,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,341.43/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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