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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.41, 700.22 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.41, 700.22 and 286.40 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.41 : 700.22 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.41/700.22 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.41x = 700.22 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.41x = 200,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,543.01/507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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