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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.17, 1,026.68 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.17, 1,026.68 and 361.17 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.17 : 1,026.68 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.17/1,026.68 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.17x = 1,026.68 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.17x = 370,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,804.21/685.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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