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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 690 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 690 and 290.16 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 690 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/690 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 690 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 200,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,210.40/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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