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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.02, 1,038.50 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.02, 1,038.50 and 281.66 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.02 : 1,038.50 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.02/1,038.50 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.02x = 1,038.50 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.02x = 292,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,499.42/693.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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