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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.88, 689.82 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.88, 689.82 and 290.18 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.88 : 689.82 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.88/689.82 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.88x = 689.82 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.88x = 200,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,171.97/499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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