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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 693.77 and 281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.70, 693.77 and 281.69 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.70 : 693.77 = 281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.70/693.77 = 281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.70x = 693.77 × 281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.70x = 195,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,425.31/502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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