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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 700.30 and 286.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 700.30 and 286.43 is: 395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 700.30 = 286.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/700.30 = 286.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 700.30 × 286.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 200,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,583.79/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.20

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