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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 700.15 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 700.15 and 286.27 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 700.15 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/700.15 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 700.15 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 200,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,431.94/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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