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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.58, 700.43 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.58, 700.43 and 283.51 is: 391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.58 : 700.43 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.58/700.43 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.58x = 700.43 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.58x = 198,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,578.37/507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.23

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