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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 700.92 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 700.92 and 283.87 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 700.92 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/700.92 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 700.92 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 198,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,970.16/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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