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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 701.01 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 701.01 and 286.96 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 701.01 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/701.01 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 701.01 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 201,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,161.83/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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