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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.05, 692.81 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.05, 692.81 and 280.99 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.05 : 692.81 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.05/692.81 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.05x = 692.81 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.05x = 194,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,672.68/502.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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