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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.58, 700.30 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.58, 700.30 and 286.45 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.58 : 700.30 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.58/700.30 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.58x = 700.30 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.58x = 200,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,600.94/507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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