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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.09, 1,028.04 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.09, 1,028.04 and 356.05 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.09 : 1,028.04 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.09/1,028.04 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.09x = 1,028.04 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.09x = 366,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,033.64/685.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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