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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.95, 694.03 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.95, 694.03 and 281.86 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.95 : 694.03 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.95/694.03 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.95x = 694.03 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.95x = 195,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,616.86/502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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