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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.71, 693.81 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.71, 693.81 and 363.28 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.71 : 693.81 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.71/693.81 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.71x = 693.81 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.71x = 252,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,045.56/502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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