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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.21, 694.11 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.21, 694.11 and 363.07 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.21 : 694.11 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.21/694.11 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.21x = 694.11 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.21x = 252,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,010.52/503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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