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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 694.03 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 694.03 and 363.42 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 694.03 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/694.03 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 694.03 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 252,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,224.38/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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