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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 700.09 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 700.09 and 286.26 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 700.09 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/700.09 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 700.09 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 200,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,407.05/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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