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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 699.93 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 699.93 and 286.15 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 699.93 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/699.93 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 699.93 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 200,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,284.97/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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