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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 693.22 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 693.22 and 281.32 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 693.22 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/693.22 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 693.22 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 195,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,011.78/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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