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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 691.07 and 279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 691.07 and 279.70 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 691.07 = 279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/691.07 = 279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 691.07 × 279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 193,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,289.15/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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