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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.37, 700.20 and 286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.37, 700.20 and 286.33 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.37 : 700.20 = 286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.37/700.20 = 286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.37x = 700.20 × 286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.37x = 200,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,488.27/507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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