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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 690.37 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 690.37 and 290.58 is: 400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 690.37 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/690.37 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 690.37 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 200,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,607.71/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.96

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