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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.71, 700.63 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.71, 700.63 and 286.65 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.71 : 700.63 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.71/700.63 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.71x = 700.63 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.71x = 200,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,835.59/507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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