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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 690.49 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 690.49 and 279.30 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 690.49 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/690.49 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 690.49 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 192,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,853.86/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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