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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.51, 690.68 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.51, 690.68 and 290.69 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.51 : 690.68 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.51/690.68 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.51x = 690.68 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.51x = 200,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,768.86/500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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