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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 701.01 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 701.01 and 286.86 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 701.01 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/701.01 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 701.01 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 201,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,091.73/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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