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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.30, 1,028.13 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.30, 1,028.13 and 356.26 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.30 : 1,028.13 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.30/1,028.13 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.30x = 1,028.13 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.30x = 366,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,281.59/685.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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