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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.00, 690.00 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.00, 690.00 and 275.93 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.00 : 690.00 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.00/690.00 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.00x = 690.00 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.00x = 190,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,393.30/500.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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