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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.10, 693.78 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.10, 693.78 and 364.10 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.10 : 693.78 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.10/693.78 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.10x = 693.78 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.10x = 252,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,605.30/503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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