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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.43, 1,028.75 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.43, 1,028.75 and 361.02 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.43 : 1,028.75 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.43/1,028.75 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.43x = 1,028.75 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.43x = 371,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,399.33/685.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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