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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.61, 700.41 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.61, 700.41 and 286.48 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.61 : 700.41 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.61/700.41 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.61x = 700.41 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.61x = 200,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,653.46/507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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