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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.90, 691.30 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.90, 691.30 and 291.08 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.90 : 691.30 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.90/691.30 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.90x = 691.30 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.90x = 201,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,223.60/500.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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