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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.46, 700.28 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.46, 700.28 and 286.40 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.46 : 700.28 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.46/700.28 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.46x = 700.28 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.46x = 200,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,560.19/507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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