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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 694.08 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 694.08 and 281.88 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 694.08 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/694.08 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 694.08 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 195,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,647.27/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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