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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.79, 694.20 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.79, 694.20 and 363.66 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.79 : 694.20 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.79/694.20 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.79x = 694.20 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.79x = 252,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,452.77/503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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