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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.41, 694.61 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.41, 694.61 and 363.74 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.41 : 694.61 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.41/694.61 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.41x = 694.61 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.41x = 252,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,657.44/503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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