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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 694.26 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.40, 694.26 and 363.46 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.40 : 694.26 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.40/694.26 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.40x = 694.26 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.40x = 252,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,335.74/503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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