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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.37, 694.08 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.37, 694.08 and 363.24 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.37 : 694.08 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.37/694.08 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.37x = 694.08 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.37x = 252,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,117.62/503.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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