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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 700.07 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 700.07 and 283.25 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 700.07 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/700.07 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 700.07 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 198,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,292.37/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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