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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 690.80 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 690.80 and 290.82 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 690.80 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/690.80 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 690.80 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 200,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,898.46/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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