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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 690.26 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 690.26 and 290.27 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 690.26 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/690.26 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 690.26 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 200,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,356.87/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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