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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.56, 1,027.98 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.56, 1,027.98 and 361.20 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.56 : 1,027.98 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.56/1,027.98 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.56x = 1,027.98 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.56x = 371,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,306.38/685.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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