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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 694.32 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 694.32 and 386.36 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 694.32 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/694.32 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 694.32 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 268,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,257.48/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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