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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.22, 694.50 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.22, 694.50 and 363.78 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.22 : 694.50 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.22/694.50 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.22x = 694.50 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.22x = 252,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,645.21/503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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