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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.99, 701.02 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.99, 701.02 and 286.93 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.99 : 701.02 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.99/701.02 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.99x = 701.02 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.99x = 201,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,139.35/507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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