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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 699.92 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 699.92 and 286.16 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 699.92 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/699.92 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 699.92 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 200,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,289.11/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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