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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.20, 694.49 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.20, 694.49 and 363.77 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.20 : 694.49 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.20/694.49 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.20x = 694.49 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.20x = 252,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,634.63/503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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