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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.25, 693.11 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.25, 693.11 and 281.21 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.25 : 693.11 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.25/693.11 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.25x = 693.11 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.25x = 194,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,905.12/502.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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