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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.80, 700.72 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.80, 700.72 and 286.76 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.80 : 700.72 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.80/700.72 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.80x = 700.72 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.80x = 200,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,938.47/507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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