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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 700.07 and 286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 700.07 and 286.25 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 700.07 = 286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/700.07 = 286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 700.07 × 286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 200,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,390.11/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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