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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 700.14 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 700.14 and 286.31 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 700.14 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/700.14 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 700.14 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 200,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,459.91/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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