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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.51, 694.50 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.51, 694.50 and 363.39 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.51 : 694.50 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.51/694.50 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.51x = 694.50 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.51x = 252,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,374.36/503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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