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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.52, 693.86 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.52, 693.86 and 363.40 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.52 : 693.86 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.52/693.86 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.52x = 693.86 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.52x = 252,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,148.72/503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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