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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.11, 690.09 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.11, 690.09 and 279.02 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.11 : 690.09 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.11/690.09 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.11x = 690.09 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.11x = 192,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,549.77/500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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