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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 691.01 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 691.01 and 290.82 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 691.01 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/691.01 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 691.01 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 200,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,959.53/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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