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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 690.98 and 290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 690.98 and 290.83 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 690.98 = 290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/690.98 = 290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 690.98 × 290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 200,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,957.71/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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