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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 690.14 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 690.14 and 290.36 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 690.14 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/690.14 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 690.14 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 200,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,391.50/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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