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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 690.68 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 690.68 and 279.44 is: 385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 690.68 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/690.68 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 690.68 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 193,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,003.62/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.62

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