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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.59, 690.75 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.59, 690.75 and 290.71 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.59 : 690.75 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.59/690.75 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.59x = 690.75 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.59x = 200,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,807.93/500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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