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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.10, 693.99 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.10, 693.99 and 363.06 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.10 : 693.99 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.10/693.99 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.10x = 693.99 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.10x = 251,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,960.01/503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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