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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 694.90 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 694.90 and 364.06 is: 502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 694.90 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/694.90 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 694.90 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 252,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,980.00/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.32

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