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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.49, 700.26 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.49, 700.26 and 283.37 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.49 : 700.26 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.49/700.26 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.49x = 700.26 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.49x = 198,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,432.68/507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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