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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.35, 700.17 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.35, 700.17 and 286.31 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.35 : 700.17 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.35/700.17 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.35x = 700.17 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.35x = 200,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,465.67/507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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