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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 699.84 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 699.84 and 286.07 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 699.84 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/699.84 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 699.84 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 200,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,199.73/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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