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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 694.19 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 694.19 and 363.59 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 694.19 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/694.19 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 694.19 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 252,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,398.54/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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