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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 690.35 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.24, 690.35 and 279.19 is: 385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.24 : 690.35 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.24/690.35 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.24x = 690.35 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.24x = 192,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,735.69/500.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.28

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