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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.18 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.18 and 363.88 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.18 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.18 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.18 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 252,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,962.10/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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