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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 700.11 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 700.11 and 283.26 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 700.11 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/700.11 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 700.11 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 198,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,313.16/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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