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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 700.99 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 700.99 and 286.99 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 700.99 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/700.99 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 700.99 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 201,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,172.18/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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