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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 700.01 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 700.01 and 286.19 is: 394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 700.01 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/700.01 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 700.01 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 200,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,336.60/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.96

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