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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.72, 689.72 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.72, 689.72 and 290.04 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.72 : 689.72 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.72/689.72 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.72x = 689.72 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.72x = 200,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,046.39/499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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