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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.65, 700.58 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.65, 700.58 and 286.62 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.65 : 700.58 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.65/700.58 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.65x = 700.58 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.65x = 200,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,798.81/507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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