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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.43, 700.32 and 286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.43, 700.32 and 286.39 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.43 : 700.32 = 286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.43/700.32 = 286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.43x = 700.32 × 286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.43x = 200,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,564.64/507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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