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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 693.33 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 693.33 and 281.45 is: 388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 693.33 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/693.33 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 693.33 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 195,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,138.83/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.35

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