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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.47, 700.37 and 283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.47, 700.37 and 283.49 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.47 : 700.37 = 283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.47/700.37 = 283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.47x = 700.37 × 283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.47x = 198,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,542.97/507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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