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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.01, 690.01 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.01, 690.01 and 278.96 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.01 : 690.01 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.01/690.01 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.01x = 690.01 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.01x = 192,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,481.62/500.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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