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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.27, 693.18 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.27, 693.18 and 281.23 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.27 : 693.18 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.27/693.18 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.27x = 693.18 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.27x = 194,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,943.01/502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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