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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 694.75 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 694.75 and 356.33 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 694.75 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/694.75 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 694.75 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 247,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,555.01/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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