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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.47, 693.48 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.47, 693.48 and 355.84 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.47 : 693.48 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.47/693.48 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.47x = 693.48 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.47x = 246,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,767.92/503.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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