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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.18, 1,027.23 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.18, 1,027.23 and 360.37 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.18 : 1,027.23 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.18/1,027.23 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.18x = 1,027.23 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.18x = 370,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,182.88/685.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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