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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.15, 693.05 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.15, 693.05 and 355.52 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.15 : 693.05 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.15/693.05 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.15x = 693.05 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.15x = 246,393.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,393.14/503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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