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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 690.89 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 690.89 and 290.81 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 690.89 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/690.89 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 690.89 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 200,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,912.81/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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