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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 689.97 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 689.97 and 290.16 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 689.97 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/689.97 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 689.97 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 200,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,201.70/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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