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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 690.16 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 690.16 and 279.07 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 690.16 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/690.16 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 690.16 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 192,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,602.95/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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