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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 690.25 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 690.25 and 279.15 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 690.25 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/690.25 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 690.25 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 192,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,683.29/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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