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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.20, 690.23 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.20, 690.23 and 279.14 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.20 : 690.23 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.20/690.23 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.20x = 690.23 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.20x = 192,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,673.23/500.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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