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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.17, 693.03 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.17, 693.03 and 281.22 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.17 : 693.03 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.17/693.03 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.17x = 693.03 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.17x = 194,893.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,893.90/502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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