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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 700.54 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 700.54 and 286.59 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 700.54 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/700.54 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 700.54 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 200,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,765.73/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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