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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 690.08 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 690.08 and 279 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 690.08 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/690.08 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 690.08 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 192,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,530.93/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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