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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.51, 700.40 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.51, 700.40 and 286.47 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.51 : 700.40 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.51/700.40 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.51x = 700.40 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.51x = 200,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,644.30/507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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