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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.69, 700.62 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.69, 700.62 and 283.65 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.69 : 700.62 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.69/700.62 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.69x = 700.62 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.69x = 198,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,727.17/507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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