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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 700.34 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 700.34 and 286.44 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 700.34 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/700.34 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 700.34 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 200,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,605.39/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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