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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.81, 695.03 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.81, 695.03 and 356.53 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.81 : 695.03 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.81/695.03 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.81x = 695.03 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.81x = 247,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,795.53/503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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