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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.51, 690.54 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.51, 690.54 and 290.64 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.51 : 690.54 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.51/690.54 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.51x = 690.54 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.51x = 200,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,697.80/500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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