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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.80, 691 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.80, 691 and 293.80 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.80 : 691 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.80/691 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.80x = 691 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.80x = 203,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,015.80/500.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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