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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 693.02 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 693.02 and 281.20 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 693.02 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/693.02 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 693.02 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 194,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,877.22/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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