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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.13, 692.88 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.13, 692.88 and 281.07 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.13 : 692.88 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.13/692.88 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.13x = 692.88 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.13x = 194,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,747.78/502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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