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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 690.03 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 690.03 and 279 is: 384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 690.03 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/690.03 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 690.03 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 192,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,518.37/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.98

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