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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 699.96 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 699.96 and 283.16 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 699.96 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/699.96 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 699.96 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 198,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,200.67/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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