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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 700.97 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 700.97 and 286.94 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 700.97 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/700.97 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 700.97 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 201,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,131.39/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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