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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 693.74 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 693.74 and 281.68 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 693.74 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/693.74 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 693.74 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 195,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,412.68/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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