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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.69, 690.95 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.69, 690.95 and 279.63 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.69 : 690.95 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.69/690.95 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.69x = 690.95 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.69x = 193,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,208.95/500.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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