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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 700.64 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 700.64 and 283.63 is: 391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 700.64 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/700.64 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 700.64 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 198,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,721.73/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.41

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