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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.89, 689.80 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.89, 689.80 and 290.03 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.89 : 689.80 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.89/689.80 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.89x = 689.80 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.89x = 200,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,062.69/499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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