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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 700.06 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 700.06 and 286.23 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 700.06 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/700.06 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 700.06 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 200,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,378.17/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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