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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.68, 1,028.88 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.68, 1,028.88 and 360.20 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.68 : 1,028.88 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.68/1,028.88 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.68x = 1,028.88 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.68x = 370,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,602.58/684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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