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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.83, 691.08 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.83, 691.08 and 290.96 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.83 : 691.08 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.83/691.08 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.83x = 691.08 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.83x = 201,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,076.64/500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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