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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 700.94 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 700.94 and 286.88 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 700.94 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/700.94 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 700.94 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 201,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,085.67/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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