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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.53, 690.77 and 290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.53, 690.77 and 290.77 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.53 : 690.77 = 290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.53/690.77 = 290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.53x = 690.77 × 290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.53x = 200,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,855.19/500.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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