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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 690.37 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.24, 690.37 and 290.45 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.24 : 690.37 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.24/690.37 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.24x = 690.37 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.24x = 200,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,518.97/500.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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