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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.60, 700.44 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.60, 700.44 and 286.56 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.60 : 700.44 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.60/700.44 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.60x = 700.44 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.60x = 200,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,718.09/507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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