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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 690.33 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 690.33 and 279.24 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 690.33 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/690.33 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 690.33 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 192,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,764.30/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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