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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.25, 694.61 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.25, 694.61 and 365.49 is: 504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.25 : 694.61 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.25/694.61 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.25x = 694.61 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.25x = 253,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,871.18/503.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.46

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