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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.77, 700.71 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.77, 700.71 and 286.72 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.77 : 700.71 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.77/700.71 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.77x = 700.71 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.77x = 200,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,904.07/507.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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