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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 694.10 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 694.10 and 281.91 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 694.10 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/694.10 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 694.10 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 195,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,673.73/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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