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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.66, 693.68 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.66, 693.68 and 281.62 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.66 : 693.68 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.66/693.68 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.66x = 693.68 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.66x = 195,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,349.29/502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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