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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 700.38 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 700.38 and 286.47 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 700.38 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/700.38 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 700.38 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 200,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,636.78/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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