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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 700.88 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 700.88 and 286.83 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 700.88 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/700.88 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 700.88 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 201,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,033.41/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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