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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 699.89 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 699.89 and 286.11 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 699.89 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/699.89 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 699.89 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 200,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,243.74/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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