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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.21, 693.01 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.21, 693.01 and 281.19 is: 388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.21 : 693.01 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.21/693.01 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.21x = 693.01 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.21x = 194,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,867.48/502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.02

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