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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.47, 690.68 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.47, 690.68 and 290.70 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.47 : 690.68 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.47/690.68 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.47x = 690.68 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.47x = 200,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,781.40/500.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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