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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 690.41 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 690.41 and 279.22 is: 385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 690.41 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/690.41 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 690.41 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 192,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,776.28/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.34

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