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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 690.72 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 690.72 and 290.66 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 690.72 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/690.72 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 690.72 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 200,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,764.68/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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