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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 693.01 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 693.01 and 281.15 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 693.01 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/693.01 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 693.01 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 194,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,841.39/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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