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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.77, 693.86 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.77, 693.86 and 281.74 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.77 : 693.86 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.77/693.86 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.77x = 693.86 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.77x = 195,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,487.86/502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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