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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 693.35 and 281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 693.35 and 281.35 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 693.35 = 281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/693.35 = 281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 693.35 × 281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 195,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,072.62/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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