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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 690.01 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 690.01 and 290.27 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 690.01 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/690.01 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 690.01 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 200,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,287.75/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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