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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.87, 694.00 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.87, 694.00 and 281.84 is: 388.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.87 : 694.00 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.87/694.00 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.87x = 694.00 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.87x = 195,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,597.75/502.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.96

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