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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 691.19 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 691.19 and 279.82 is: 386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 691.19 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/691.19 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 691.19 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 193,407.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,407.39/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.12

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