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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 700.09 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 700.09 and 286.28 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 700.09 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/700.09 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 700.09 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 200,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,419.82/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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