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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 693.04 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 693.04 and 281.16 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 693.04 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/693.04 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 693.04 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 194,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,855.13/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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