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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.91, 700.93 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.91, 700.93 and 286.86 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.91 : 700.93 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.91/700.93 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.91x = 700.93 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.91x = 201,069.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,069.81/507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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