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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 693.09 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 693.09 and 281.20 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 693.09 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/693.09 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 693.09 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 194,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,895.71/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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