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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.95, 697.01 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.95, 697.01 and 363.33 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.95 : 697.01 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.95/697.01 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.95x = 697.01 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.95x = 253,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,242.83/504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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