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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.44, 1,028.52 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.44, 1,028.52 and 361.44 is: 542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.44 : 1,028.52 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.44/1,028.52 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.44x = 1,028.52 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.44x = 371,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,748.27/685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.35

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