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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 690.84 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 690.84 and 279.56 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 690.84 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/690.84 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 690.84 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 193,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,131.23/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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