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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 693.69 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 693.69 and 281.58 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 693.69 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/693.69 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 693.69 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 195,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,329.23/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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