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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 700.94 and 286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 700.94 and 286.90 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 700.94 = 286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/700.94 = 286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 700.94 × 286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 201,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,099.69/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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