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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 690.76 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 690.76 and 290.80 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 690.76 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/690.76 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 690.76 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 200,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,873.01/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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