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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.69, 690.96 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.69, 690.96 and 279.66 is: 385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.69 : 690.96 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.69/690.96 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.69x = 690.96 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.69x = 193,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,237.51/500.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.94

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