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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 700.61 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 700.61 and 286.67 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 700.61 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/700.61 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 700.61 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 200,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,838.93/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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