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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 691.08 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.73, 691.08 and 290.92 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.73 : 691.08 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.73/691.08 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.73x = 691.08 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.73x = 201,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,047.27/500.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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