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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 690.20 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 690.20 and 290.32 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 690.20 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/690.20 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 690.20 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 200,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,377.41/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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