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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.18, 690.34 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.18, 690.34 and 290.46 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.18 : 690.34 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.18/690.34 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.18x = 690.34 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.18x = 200,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,516.16/500.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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