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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.95, 694.12 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.95, 694.12 and 281.94 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.95 : 694.12 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.95/694.12 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.95x = 694.12 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.95x = 195,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,700.19/502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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