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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.49, 700.35 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.49, 700.35 and 286.46 is: 395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.49 : 700.35 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.49/700.35 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.49x = 700.35 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.49x = 200,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,620.31/507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.32

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