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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 700.39 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 700.39 and 286.53 is: 395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 700.39 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/700.39 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 700.39 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 200,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,680.48/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.40

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