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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 690.54 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 690.54 and 293.40 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 690.54 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/690.54 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 690.54 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 202,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,604.44/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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