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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 692.93 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 692.93 and 281.14 is: 387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 692.93 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/692.93 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 692.93 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 194,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,809.31/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.93

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