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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.99, 694.05 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.99, 694.05 and 281.94 is: 389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.99 : 694.05 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.99/694.05 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.99x = 694.05 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.99x = 195,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,680.46/502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.03

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