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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 690.13 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 690.13 and 290.25 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 690.13 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/690.13 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 690.13 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 200,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,310.23/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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