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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 700.08 and 286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 700.08 and 286.34 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 700.08 = 286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/700.08 = 286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 700.08 × 286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 200,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,456.33/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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