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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 700.95 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 700.95 and 287 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 700.95 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/700.95 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 700.95 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 201,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,172.65/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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