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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.57, 700.41 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.57, 700.41 and 286.54 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.57 : 700.41 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.57/700.41 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.57x = 700.41 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.57x = 200,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,696.52/507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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