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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 694 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 694 and 281.88 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 694 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/694 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 694 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 195,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,624.72/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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