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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.15, 690.18 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.15, 690.18 and 290.34 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.15 : 690.18 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.15/690.18 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.15x = 690.18 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.15x = 200,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,386.86/500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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