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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.86, 689.81 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.86, 689.81 and 290.04 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.86 : 689.81 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.86/689.81 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.86x = 689.81 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.86x = 200,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,072.49/499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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