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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 693.58 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 693.58 and 281.59 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 693.58 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/693.58 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 693.58 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 195,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,305.19/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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